In collaboration with St John Cymru Wales, Hywel Dda University Health Board is pleased to confirm the first aid summer service will return to Tenby from today (July 18).

The service was successfully provided over weekends and bank holidays over the previous three summer holidays.

It will be based at Tenby Hospital and be run by a group of skilled individuals who will use their experience of providing first aid at public events to give top quality care to people visiting the hospital.

Hywel Dda UHB County Director and Commissioner for Pembrokeshire, Sue Lewis said: “The service proved very successful in previous years and we are delighted to commission this service to St John Cymru Wales who are widely recognised as a provider of first aid across Wales.”

The service will run from July 18 to September 5 and be open, between 11 am and 6pm daily.

The types of injuries that can be treated under this service are:

Minor abrasions, superficial cuts and wounds

Sprains and strains

Eye complaints such as sand in the eye

Removal of items from the skin such as a splinter or shell

Minor burns including sunburn

A triage and treat service will also be offered alongside the summer service in Glen Pharmacy, Tenby and The Pharmacy, Saundersfoot, as part of an existing initiative.

Through this service some minor complaints or injuries can be treated successfully in the pharmacy. The pharmacist will look at your injury and make a decision as to whether they can ‘treat’ you there or if you need to seek treatment from another healthcare professional. If the injury is too serious to be treated in the pharmacy you will be given advice about where to go.

Community pharmacies are also able to give advice and provide over the counter remedies for common conditions such as coughs, colds, allergic reactions, and emergency contraception. For more information on which service is right for you visit: www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/choosewell

In addition to the service provided in Tenby Hospital and participating pharmacies, RNLI lifeguards based on beaches across the county will assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust by providing life support on scene in isolated locations and respond as part of the Trust’s Community First Responder scheme.